NEWS

The Oskaloosa School Board will hold two meetings Tuesday (12/14).  The first will include a public hearing on disposal of equipment….and then review the November election results and recognize outgoing Board members Carl Drost, Shelly…

Life in prison without the possibility of parole—plus five years.  That sentence handed down Monday (12/13) in Poweshiek County to 32-year-old Stephen Vogel of Grinnell for first degree murder and abuse of a corpse.  Last…

It’s going to be a windy Wednesday across much of Iowa.  The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning that takes effect Wednesday (12/15) at noon until midnight.  Winds of 25 to 40…

Reba McEntire has a lot of fond memories of Christmas growing up and one of the “funniest” involves her older brother Pake. “When we were kids at home, he’d always be the first one to jump out…

By CLAIRE GALOFARO MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Judy Burton’s hands shivered as she gazed up at what had been her third-floor apartment. She could see her clothes still hanging in the closet, through the building’s…

The recruiting firm hired to find a new Oskaloosa School Superintendent held public meetings last week to get an idea of what people want in a new superintendent.  Current superintendent Paula Wright is stepping down…

State Representative Dustin Hite of New Sharon announced Friday (12/10) he will run for re-election in 2022.  While he will be running to serve in a new district, thanks to redistricting, Hite tells the No…

A Grinnell man convicted of murder last month will be sentenced Monday (12/13) in Montezuma.  32-year-old Steven Vogel was convicted of first degree murder and abuse of a corpse in the death of 44-year-old Michael…

Tim McGraw is headed out on the road. The singer just announced dates for a 17-city tour, with special guests Russell Dickerson, Alexandra Kay and Brandon Davis. The tour kicks off April 29th in Rogers,…

By LAURA UNGAR AP - Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the origin of the virus tormenting the world remains shrouded in mystery. Most scientists believe it emerged in the wild and jumped from…